Seek and Find books have come a long way since I Spy and Where’s Waldo! Although those classics remain wonderful books to keep your kids busy, I’ve found some interesting new seek and find books that will give your kids’ visual perception skills a workout, teach them patience and encourage them work towards a goal….
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The Best Silent Movies to Watch with Your Kids
When your kids ask for screen time, exactly how much begging can you take before you give in? 2 minutes? 10? Do you hold your ground despite their determination to wear you down? I’ve developed a thick skin during my career as “the mean mom who limits screen time,” so my kids know I mean…
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Under the Sea Coloring Page
With April being Earth Month (April 22 is Earth Day), many kids are learning about the environment, especially the wondrous and vast oceans and their ecosystems. Be sure to include this under-the-sea coloring page by children’s book author and illustrator, Melanie Hope Greenberg, as part of your celebration with little ones. This sea life coloring…
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Children’s Picture Books with Muslim Characters
I bet, just like me, your heart breaks when you hear news stories about intolerance and violence towards Muslims around the world and at home. I bet, like me, you want to make sure you bring up your children to be compassionate global citizens who value the differences and similarities between communities. One way to…
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Scottish Folklore: Legends, Creatures and Myths
Let’s take a trip to the Scottish highlands, shall we? Or perhaps the lowlands are more your style. Whether you have Scots blood in you or no, these picture books based on Scottish folklore will have you picnicking by the loch with a hearty haggis and shortbread lunch. No? Ok, fine. But I still think…
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Poetry Books for Babies and Toddlers
Can you read poetry to babies and toddlers? Of course! Kids ages 3 and under will be a most receptive audience. When you stop to consider the matter, you will notice that most good books for babies, toddlers and even preschoolers are written in rhyme and with a pleasing rhythm. I loved reading poetry to…
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Poetry Writing for Kids: 14 Creative Ideas
Is writing poetry difficult? Where do you start? How do you come up with a poem idea? Writing poetry doesn’t have to be painful, especially for kids whose creative spirits love to be unleashed! Nevertheless, poetry prompts are a boon for those writers staring at a blank page and wondering where to begin. These poem…
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14 Picture Books about Perspective and Observation
The books we choose to read say a lot about us. Do we read books that reflect back our own experiences, or do we choose books that challenge us with unfamiliar views? Most book lovers read a combination of both. We can share the joy of reading about the latter with our children by picking…
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